Australia’s favourite Christmas cake has inspired a song

The festive season is just around the corner and Australia’s favourite Christmas treat will not only be on the menu this year, but also on the Christmas playlist.

Sold by volunteers in their local communities, Lions Australia’s Christmas cakes are renowned not only for exceptional flavour and quality, but also for warming the heart.

The cake that has become a tradition in thousands of Australian homes has now also inspired a song.

Twin brothers, John and Graeme, are one of Australia’s leading country music/easy listening acts. The Howie Brothers have written and recorded a song celebrating the much loved and important tradition of Lions Christmas cakes.

“John and myself are not members of a Lions club but we have had and still do have many connections with Lions club members. We think very highly of Lions people and the Lions organisation and support it wherever possible,” says Graeme Howie.

Perfected over the years, the traditional Lions Australia Christmas cake recipe is packed with high quality ingredients and 50% fruit, but there’s one magic ingredient in this cake that sets it apart from the rest.

The Lions Christmas Cake makes a difference. With all proceeds going back to Lions Clubs and initiatives across the country, the cakes help fund a range of vital projects in the community.

Christmas cakes and puddings are Lions Australia’s largest annual fundraiser. Since the first 1-pound cake was introduced in 1965 the fundraiser has raised over $60 million to help drive community programs and projects across Australia. Australia’s appetite for the Christmas sweet is still strong with over 600,000 Christmas cakes and puddings sold last year. Sales are already up by 6000 sales this year.

“Lions Christmas Cakes have become a tradition in Australian households. This isn’t just because they are renowned for quality and taste but because when buying a Lions cake you know you are supporting a good cause and making a difference. Each club that takes part in the program makes a profit that they can either use on a Lions project or donate back into their local communities,” says Lions Australia CEO Rob Oerlemans.

The Lions Christmas cake sales help fund the incredible work of the organisation in communities across Australia. In addition to disaster relief Lions Clubs drive a range of community service projects and initiatives ranging from youth programs, medical research, aid to people with disability and environmental work.

To purchase a Lions Christmas cake or pudding, click here.

 

 

“THE LIONS CHRISTMAS CAKE” – Words & Music: Graeme Howie

1. Buy A Lions Christmas Cake, They Taste Really Yum
Leave Some Out For Santa, And He Will Rub His Tum
They’ll Ask On Christmas Day, “Did It Take You Long To Bake?”
And You’ll Say, “No, Not Long, It’s A Lions Christmas Cake”

CH. The Lions Christmas Cake, It’s An Institution Mate!
In Ev’ry Home Across Australia, On Ev’ry Christmas Plate
So Don’t Just Buy One, Buy Two Or Three Or Four
It Helps Out In So Many Ways, The Lions Christmas Cake

2. The Lions Clubs Around Australia, They Work Hard All Year
With Sausage Sizzles, Car Boot Sales, They Work To Bring Good Cheer
And As We Head For Christmas, They Mix Raisin, Flour & Date
For We All Love, What They Bake, The Lions Christmas Cake

CH. The Lions Christmas Cake, It’s An Institution Mate!
In Ev’ry Home Across Australia, On Ev’ry Christmas Plate
So Don’t Just Buy One, Buy Two Or Three Or Four
It Helps Out In So Many Ways, The Lions Christmas Cake

3. So When You’re Out There Shopping, Stop & Have A Chat
And If You See Those Lions Cakes, Say, “I’ll Have One Of That!”
Then ‘Round The Christmas Table, Your Loved Ones All Will Say,
“It’s So Wonderful At Christmastime With A Lions Christmas Cake”

CH. The Lions Christmas Cake, It’s An Institution Mate!
In Ev’ry Home Across Australia, On Ev’ry Christmas Plate
So Don’t Just Buy One, Buy Two Or Three Or Four
It Helps Out In So Many Ways, The Lions Christmas Cake

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